Introduction
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park is located in the extreme northern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The park sits along a smaller land peninsula surrounded by the water of Lake Superior on one side and by Lake Fanny Hooe on the other side. The park operates year round from morning until dusk. Some facilities are open in the winter, while others are only available during the park’s operating season. RVers who want scenic waterfront views will find Fort Wilkins a mix of beauty and charm with the amenities of home.
Fort Wilkins earned the title of a Historic State Park because of the history of military presence at the facility. In the mid-1800s, the United States Government built a fort on what is now state park property. The purpose of the fort was to support and protect a copper shipping route and police the local indigenous community who were still impacted by the War of 1812. The fort remained active until the United States went to war with Mexico, and during that time, only one person stayed to care for the facility. Soon after, the American Civil War broke out, and it wasn’t until after the war was over that the post regained occupants, who were soldiers sent to serve out the rest of their enlistment. In 1870, the post permanently closed and was abandoned until 1932 when it became a state park and went under restoration efforts.
Today, many of the fort’s original buildings, including the Copper Lighthouse, still stand. The history combined with the beauty and the recreation of the park make it one of the more unique state parks in the area, and a must see in the Upper Peninsula.
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